Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Cercis
Echinopsis pachanoi
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
shrublands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
extracted oil
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
San Pedro
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
सैन पेड्रो
In German
OstRedbud
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
Redbud Orient
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Wachuma
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
Cercis
San Pedro
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and San Pedro
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and San Pedro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and San Pedro Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and San Pedro are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color:
Care of Eastern Redbud and San Pedro
Care of Eastern Redbud and San Pedro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.